Pokemon GO: What are Electric-types weak against?

Each Pokemon type has its own strengths and weaknesses in Pokemon GO. Electric-type Pokemon have some serious strengths that trainers can take advantage of. In fact, they are only truly vulnerable to one type in the game.

An Electric-type Pokemon is strong against Flying and Water-type Pokémon, such as Gyrados, Altaria, and Salamence. Therefore, if a trainer has an Electric-type Pokemon in their Pokedex, it will be best to use it against a Legendary Kyogre or an Aerodactyl.

Trainers also need to know how to successfully counter an Electric-type Pokemon as they are very likely to encounter them in gyms, raids, field research tasks, and events.

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What is the weakness of Electric-Type in Pokemon Go

In Pokemon GO, Ground, Grass, Electric, and Dragon-type Pokemon are the most effective counters against Electric-type critters.

Electric-type Pokemon are great defensive fighters as they only have one vulnerability in the franchise: ground moves. Therefore, players should use a strong Ground-type Pokemon against them, such as Rhyperior, Groudon, or Garchomp, when fighting against an Electric-type.

Excadrill is one of the best Pokemon to use in a battle against an Electric-type as it is resistant to them, taking only 39 percent of damage from attacks.

Electric-type Pokemon are great defensive fighters as they are only vulnerable to ground moves in Pokemon GO (Image via Niantic)

If a trainer is looking to battle Zapdos, an Electric-type Legendary raid boss in tier 5 raids, having an Excadrill or Rhyperior in their lineup is the best course of action for success.

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Other tips for fighting against Electric-type Pokemon

Weather plays a big role in the game, and each type has a kind of weather that they are boosted by. For example, while Grass, Fire, and Ground-type Pokemon are boosted by sunny weather, Electric-types get a boost from rainy weather, so be sure to avoid a battle against one on a rainy or snowy day.

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If a player follows the tips mentioned above, he or she will have a much easier time combating the electric-type pocket monsters of the game.